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1876
ALA founded in Philadelphia

1879
ALA is officially incorporated under the laws of the state of Massachusetts.

1889
College and Reference Section established.

1890
Trustees Section established.

1892
ALA Council established by revision of the ALA Constitution. Council, which consisted of 10 councilors, elected by the membership, was given authority for the creation of policy, as well as creation of new sections.

1896 The Committee on Cooperation with the National Education Association (NEA) was appointed. The name was later changed to the ALA Education Committee and then to the School Libraries Committee. The committee merged with the School Libraries Section in 1935.